Comments on: Chiappa 1911-22 pistol http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Norval http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-82148 Norval Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:37:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-82148 I have experienced, not three but two round bursts with my Chiappa 1911-22. Have you found a solution to this problem? I have experienced, not three but two round bursts with my Chiappa 1911-22. Have you found a solution to this problem?

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]]> By: Bryce http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-82113 Bryce Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:19:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-82113 I have a Chiappa 1911-22. The only time i have issues with stove piping or FTF is when I use non-copperplated ammo. Try using CCI mini mags. I have used mini mags with no issues and I've fired maybe 1000 rounds through it. I have a Chiappa 1911-22. The only time i have issues with stove piping or FTF is when I use non-copperplated ammo. Try using CCI mini mags. I have used mini mags with no issues and I’ve fired maybe 1000 rounds through it.

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]]> By: Klyons http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-81881 Klyons Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:19:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-81881 I recently purchased a Chiappa Puma 1911-22 from Bud's Gun Shop online and as usual it was another smooth transaction with Bud's however, I cannot say the same about Chiappa Firearms. When I received the gun the barrel bushing would not come off and there was a gap between the slide and the frame. It is a gap of about 1/8th inch and it is about three inches long. You can see daylight and the spring when holding the gun sideways. I sent the gun to Chiappa with details of the problem. After a few days I called Chiappa and no one was available so I left a message for them to return my call. First, I wanted to make sure they received the gun and also to discuss the problem. After a couple of days with no call back I called them and again left a message. No one ever bothered to call me back. Today I receved my gun back with nicks on the metal of the barrel bushing. They evidently had problems removing it also. This is the note I received back from them. "Gunsmith thourghly inspected firearm, everything is within specifications, functions correctly, shoots point of aim. Barrel bushing removes as exspected." (spelling is theirs, not mine) If "everything is within specification" why can I see daylight through my gun? What was wrong with the barrel bushing and why didn't they call me back? This is the last time I purchase one of their firearms. I recently purchased a Chiappa Puma 1911-22 from Bud’s Gun Shop online and as usual it was another smooth transaction with Bud’s however, I cannot say the same about Chiappa Firearms. When I received the gun the barrel bushing would not come off and there was a gap between the slide and the frame. It is a gap of about 1/8th inch and it is about three inches long. You can see daylight and the spring when holding the gun sideways. I sent the gun to Chiappa with details of the problem. After a few days I called Chiappa and no one was available so I left a message for them to return my call. First, I wanted to make sure they received the gun and also to discuss the problem. After a couple of days with no call back I called them and again left a message. No one ever bothered to call me back. Today I receved my gun back with nicks on the metal of the barrel bushing. They evidently had problems removing it also. This is the note I received back from them. “Gunsmith thourghly inspected firearm, everything is within specifications, functions correctly, shoots point of aim. Barrel bushing removes as exspected.” (spelling is theirs, not mine)

If “everything is within specification” why can I see daylight through my gun? What was wrong with the barrel bushing and why didn’t they call me back? This is the last time I purchase one of their firearms.

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]]> By: billski http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-81239 billski Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:43:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-81239 12/21/2011 I bought a chiappa 1911 in june 2011. the barrel bushing has broken/cracked twice letting the slide spring go flying down range. Still have missfires and stove pipes. I am using blazer and federal ammo. 12/21/2011 I bought a chiappa 1911 in june 2011. the barrel bushing has broken/cracked twice letting the slide spring go flying down range. Still have missfires and stove pipes. I am using blazer and federal ammo.

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]]> By: zach http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-77562 zach Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:14:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-77562 i just bought my chiappa 1911-22 the other day and i love it unfortunately i have only had time to put one clip threw it but i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get some cool accessories for it like a fake silencer haha or some rails i just bought my chiappa 1911-22 the other day and i love it unfortunately i have only had time to put one clip threw it but i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get some cool accessories for it like a fake silencer haha or some rails

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]]> By: MIKE http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-73512 MIKE Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:03:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-73512 I purchased my CHIAPPA1911-22 from Rileys Gun shop in Hookset NH a few weeks ago and like others I find that the trigger pull is verry strong and you allmost have to yank on it to make it fire. I have Smith and wesson 45 and that is a easy smoth pull. I also have others that the trigger pull is very smoth also. I have been looking for a break down photos of this fire arm and so far havent found one. I was interested to know if the triger assy. could be stoned and pollished to give a smother and easyer pull. Lookingt for any info to this problem...... Mail can be sent to my home E-mail........... I purchased my CHIAPPA1911-22 from Rileys Gun shop in Hookset NH a few weeks ago and like others I find that the trigger pull is verry strong and you allmost have to yank on it to make it fire. I have Smith and wesson 45 and that is a easy smoth pull. I also have others that the trigger pull is very smoth also. I have been looking for a break down photos of this fire arm and so far havent found one. I was interested to know if the triger assy. could be stoned and pollished to give a smother and easyer pull. Lookingt for any info to this problem…… Mail can be sent to my home E-mail………..

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]]> By: Mark Bucher http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-69240 Mark Bucher Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:32:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-69240 I've put over 1000 rounds through my Chiappa and it just keeps getting better. The trigger pull has evened out, no problems with stovepiping or FTFs. One thing to note, in my tests, the gun loves CCI 36 grain MiniMags. Haven't had any failures using this ammo. Remington, Winchester, Federal, nope. I know for me, I keep the gun very clean, well lubed, run nothing but MiniMags through it with absolutely no problems. I’ve put over 1000 rounds through my Chiappa and it just keeps getting better. The trigger pull has evened out, no problems with stovepiping or FTFs. One thing to note, in my tests, the gun loves CCI 36 grain MiniMags. Haven’t had any failures using this ammo. Remington, Winchester, Federal, nope. I know for me, I keep the gun very clean, well lubed, run nothing but MiniMags through it with absolutely no problems.

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]]> By: Paul http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-68491 Paul Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:49:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-68491 Actually whoever it was who said the gsg 1911 was zinc or alloy was wrong it has a steel slide with an aluminum frame I do own one and it is a very reliable .22 pistol and I recommend it to anyone there is a Lot of interchangeable parts ( barrel bushings grips safetys ect) and I don't get to go to the range much so when I do I put 500- 750 rounds in a trip and have no problems the thing takes a beating and I don't recommend doing that many round at a time without cleaning but it can definitely handle it and I always clean it after the range but the gun deserves more than people say and along with being reliable for the fun of it in a laying stance I went up against a 10/22 rifle at the range and I got better if not same groups until 125 yards then he started proving the rifle is good to own also Actually whoever it was who said the gsg 1911 was zinc or alloy was wrong it has a steel slide with an aluminum frame I do own one and it is a very reliable .22 pistol and I recommend it to anyone there is a Lot of interchangeable parts ( barrel bushings grips safetys ect) and I don’t get to go to the range much so when I do I put 500- 750 rounds in a trip and have no problems the thing takes a beating and I don’t recommend doing that many round at a time without cleaning but it can definitely handle it and I always clean it after the range but the gun deserves more than people say and along with being reliable for the fun of it in a laying stance I went up against a 10/22 rifle at the range and I got better if not same groups until 125 yards then he started proving the rifle is good to own also

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]]> By: Ed C http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-60007 Ed C Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:10:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-60007 I recently purchased a Chiappa 1911-22, the only issue i have is, the trigger pull seems very long. I still need to file the front sight,but that is not a major issue. I am curious as to a fix on the trigger pull ? Call me " Old School" but i really prefer a "hair trigger" any suggestions ? I recently purchased a Chiappa 1911-22, the only issue i have is, the trigger pull seems very long. I still need to file the front sight,but that is not a major issue. I am curious as to a fix on the trigger pull ? Call me ” Old School” but i really prefer a “hair trigger” any suggestions ?

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]]> By: Cevans http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-57124 Cevans Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:34:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-57124 I bought a puma 1911-22 and the first time I took it out I had several problems with it. It was a brand new gun, the first round i chambered by using the slide release and it went off without touching the trigger. After putting a mag or two through it started shooting in three round bursts. I have no clue what is causing this but if anyone has feedback i could use some help. Id like to solve the problem myself before having to send it back to the company for repair, or replacement. Thanks for any input i can get. I bought a puma 1911-22 and the first time I took it out I had several problems with it. It was a brand new gun, the first round i chambered by using the slide release and it went off without touching the trigger. After putting a mag or two through it started shooting in three round bursts. I have no clue what is causing this but if anyone has feedback i could use some help. Id like to solve the problem myself before having to send it back to the company for repair, or replacement. Thanks for any input i can get.

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]]> By: Tommy Hadden http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-47428 Tommy Hadden Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:03:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-47428 I just purchased the 1911-22. The spring on the magazine release will not push out the clip. It isn't a big deal to push in the release button and pull it out. What is the fix, can I do it, and why is this a problem? Thank you for your time Tommy Hadden Lex Ky I just purchased the 1911-22. The spring on the magazine release will not push out the clip. It isn’t a big deal to push in the release button and pull it out. What is the fix, can I do it, and why is this a problem?
Thank you for your time
Tommy Hadden Lex Ky

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]]> By: Millikan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-46889 Millikan Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:40:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-46889 I would like to get 2 Magzaine 1911/22. I would like to get 2 Magzaine 1911/22.

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]]> By: Millikan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-46888 Millikan Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:35:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-46888 HOW can I get Parts ? HOW can I get Parts ?

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]]> By: Ross http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-44597 Ross Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:48:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-44597 Just bought mine 4 days ago at Sportsman Warehouse (249.00) couldn' resist the price. Shot it everyday, around 3500 rounds, loved it. I tore it down completely lastnite, everything looks great. Headed out today, going to shoot it but my Rugers are get lonely, time to take them all and compare, (bearcat, old 3 screw, and single six, 3 screw also.) The Puma is great so far but will never replace a Ruger. Just one plinkers opinion. Thanks Just bought mine 4 days ago at Sportsman Warehouse (249.00) couldn’ resist the price. Shot it everyday, around 3500 rounds, loved it. I tore it down completely lastnite, everything looks great. Headed out today, going to shoot it but my Rugers are get lonely, time to take them all and compare, (bearcat, old 3 screw, and single six, 3 screw also.) The Puma is great so far but will never replace a Ruger. Just one plinkers opinion. Thanks

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]]> By: rapidfire http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-43672 rapidfire Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-43672 is it possible to convert the gsg 1911 .22 to a 45 cal? if so how much would that cost? i would like to be able to switch between the two. is it possible to convert the gsg 1911 .22 to a 45 cal? if so how much would that cost? i would like to be able to switch between the two.

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]]> By: pukey http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-42253 pukey Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:05:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-42253 i think that Im going to but the STI i think that Im going to but the STI

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]]> By: pukey http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-42252 pukey Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:04:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-42252 Do you think I should get a STI edge or the 1911? im stuck Do you think I should get a STI edge or the 1911?
im stuck

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]]> By: Ohiogunr http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-36629 Ohiogunr Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:05:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-36629 Took mine back to my dealer. His gunsmith worked on it for 4 or 5 days and said it was "better". Still stovepipes and fails to fire about every 7th or 8th round on Federal Champion ammo. He took some metal out of the slot in the firing pin where the cross pin retains it to let it travel farther into the cartridge rim during firing. It did seem to help but this gun is still a "can't count on it" gun. If you get one and it works, thank your lucky stars. Don't have one yet, save your money. Ohiogunr Took mine back to my dealer. His gunsmith worked on it for 4 or 5 days and said it was “better”. Still stovepipes and fails to fire about every 7th or 8th round on Federal Champion ammo. He took some metal out of the slot in the firing pin where the cross pin retains it to let it travel farther into the cartridge rim during firing. It did seem to help but this gun is still a “can’t count on it” gun. If you get one and it works, thank your lucky stars. Don’t have one yet, save your money.
Ohiogunr

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]]> By: Larry Hamm http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-36601 Larry Hamm Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:05:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-36601 I purchased a chiappa about two months ago so did a friend . he had to send his back one time still not great. I had to send mine back two times still fails on some ammo.Would rercomend keep your money in your pocket, I purchased a chiappa about two months ago so did a friend . he had to send his back one time still not great. I had to send mine back two times still fails on some ammo.Would rercomend keep your money in your pocket,

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]]> By: Ohiogunr http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/28/chiappa-1911-22-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-33772 Ohiogunr Sat, 15 May 2010 01:53:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8117#comment-33772 I have one of the Chiappa 1911 .22s from the Dayton Ohio distributor. I have not had more than a half dozen magazines full of ammo go through it correctly yet! Usually the first five rounds have at least three FTEs or stovepipes. Now it is starting to exhibit a failure to fire due to light primer hits. I have fired a brick of Federal Champion and several hundred CCI Blazer and a hundred CCI mini-mags through it. They all work ( or don't work) the same. I too have noticed that some rounds that fired show a bulge in the cartridge case just in front of the rim and opposite of the firing pin strike. Failure to feed a round from the magazine is another problem with my gun. I would not recommend this gun.Seems that if you get a good one it will work but if you get a bad one, and I have read several accounts of Chiappa 1911-22s that were even worse than mine, then it will not work. This is not a gun to be counted on! I hate to have to go through all the crap to try to get someone to make it right. I have one of the Chiappa 1911 .22s from the Dayton Ohio distributor. I have not had more than a half dozen magazines full of ammo go through it correctly yet! Usually the first five rounds have at least three FTEs or stovepipes. Now it is starting to exhibit a failure to fire due to light primer hits. I have fired a brick of Federal Champion and several hundred CCI Blazer and a hundred CCI mini-mags through it. They all work ( or don’t work) the same. I too have noticed that some rounds that fired show a bulge in the cartridge case just in front of the rim and opposite of the firing pin strike. Failure to feed a round from the magazine is another problem with my gun. I would not recommend this gun.Seems that if you get a good one it will work but if you get a bad one, and I have read several accounts of Chiappa 1911-22s that were even worse than mine, then it will not work. This is not a gun to be counted on! I hate to have to go through all the crap to try to get someone to make it right.

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